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Kia to produce hybrid cars at Hyundai’s Georgia factory from next year

Hyundai's CEO, Jose Munos, announced the grand opening of the new plant in Georgia, which will increase vehicle production by approximately 67%, boosting annual production from 300,000 to 500,000 units.
The new plant is expected to create an additional 14,000 jobs, with production goals achieved in two phases.
The $20 billion investment includes a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, projected to generate around 1,500 new jobs.
Governor Brian Kemp described the plant as a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity', supporting the impact of new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on foreign vehicle imports.

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Kia to produce hybrid cars at Hyundai’s Georgia factory from next year

By Hyunjoo Jin SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s Kia Corp plans to produce hybrid vehicles at its affiliate Hyundai Motor’s new U.S. factory starting in mid-2026 as it seeks to meet growing demand, Kia’s chief executive said without disclosing the models. Hyundai – the world’s No. 3 automaker when including Kia Motors, in which it owns a 35% stake – broke ground for an all-electric car factory in the state of Georgia in 2022 under former President…

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Hyundai, Kia, & Genesis Plant That Can Produce 500,000 Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Opens In Georgia - CleanTechnica

The largest economic development project in the history of Georgia is now open. Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America is a battery and vehicle assembly factory that Hyundai Motor Group invested $12.6 billion to build. The company says that it will produce up to 500,000 Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric and ... [continued] The post Hyundai, Kia, & Genesis Plant That Can Produce 500,000 Electric & Hybrid Vehicles Opens In Georgia appeared first o…

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Hyundai IONIQ 9 officially enters production as its new Georgia EV plant opens

Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has officially entered production at its massive new EV plant in Georgia....

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Hyundai’s Georgia plant announces major production boost amid Trump’s tariffs

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Hyundai’s Georgia plant announces major production boost amid Trump’s tariffs - Washington Examiner

Hyundai’s CEO announced the company’s new plant in Georgia will increase vehicle production by approximately 67%, following President Donald Trump’s implementation of new tariffs on foreign vehicle imports starting on April 2. The Hyundai Motor Group Megaplant America held its grand opening on Wednesday. CEO Jose Munos detailed how the plant will increase its production from 300,000 units annually to 500,000. This uptick will translate into an e…

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Hyundai shows off its new $7.6-B electric vehicle plant in Georgia

ELLABELL, Ga. — Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6-billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia on Wednesday by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year. The news came as President Donald Trump announced 25-percent tariffs on auto imports at the White House. Hyundai will

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